Tuesday 24 March 2026
St John’s College, Cambridge
PACTS and the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) are delighted to present the 2026 Herman De Croo Lecture, delivered by Dr Nick Reed, a leading expert in mobility research, automated vehicles, and Safe System. This prestigious event brings together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of safe and responsible transport. The lecture will be followed by a networking dinner in the historically rich setting of St John’s College.
About the lecture
Lecture Title:
What does it mean to be a good or a bad driver?
Dr Nick Reed will explore the practical implications of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, the Safe System approach, and how insights from serious collisions can help deliver safer roads for everyone. He will also examine how future mobility technologies interact with human behaviour and what it means to be a responsible driver in an evolving transport landscape.
Programme Highlights
Tuesday 24 March 2026
On Wednesday 25 March 2026, there will be an optional morning of presentations by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) and other partners on automated vehicles, intelligent infrastructure, and active travel routes. This will include a site visit and ride on the Connector automated bus at West Cambridge and engagement with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners shaping future mobility. Please let us know if you would like to join us for this portion of the programme.
Co-host: ETSC
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is recognised across Europe for rigorous, evidence-based advocacy and a long track record of influencing EU and national road safety policies. ETSC connects decision makers, researchers, NGOs, and industry partners to drive sustained momentum at every level of governance.
ETSC has delivered significant wins at EU level, shaping the most important pieces of road safety legislation in the past decade.
ETSC also publishes flagship research and convenes expert networks to ensure the latest evidence and innovations are applied quickly across Europe.
In partnership with
